Kirkland

Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the county and the twelfth largest in the state. The city's downtown waterfront has restaurants, art galleries, a performing arts center, public parks, beaches, and a collection of public art, primarily bronze sculptures. Kirkland was the original home of the Seattle Seahawks; the NFL team's headquarters and training facility were located at the Lake Washington Shipyard (now Carillon Point) along Lake Washington for their first ten seasons (197685), then at nearby Northwest University through 2007. Warehouse chain Costco previously had its headquarters in Kirkland; the city is the namesake of its "K Kirkland Signature" store brand. The land around Lake Washington to the east of Seattle was first settled by Native Americans. The Curtis family arrived in the area in the 1870s, followed by the French family in 1872. The Forbes family homesteaded what is now Juanita Beach Park in 1876, and settled on Rose Hill in 1877. In 1900, the Curtis family made a living operating a operating ferry-construction business on Lake Washington. Along with Captain John Anderson, the first ferry to run to the area, Leschi, operated on December 27, 1913, was the first to transport automobiles and people between the Eastside and the West Coast. The ferry company was founded by John Anderson and John Anderson in 1913, along with Captain Leschi's son, John Anderson II.

History

Kirkland is the primary city name, but also Redmond are acceptable city names or spellings, Houghton, Juanita, Totem Lake on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Kirkland, Washington. The land around Lake Washington to the east of Seattle was first settled by Native Americans. English settlers arrived in the late 1860s, when the McGregor and Popham families built homesteads in what is now the Houghton neighborhood. By the end of the 1880s a small number of logging, farming and boat-building communities were established. The first woolen mill in Washington was built in Kirkland in 1892. By 1940, the thriving Lake Washington Shipyard had constructed more than 25 warships during World War II. The construction of the first Lake Washington floating bridge in 1940 led to the cancellation of ferry service unprofitable for 18 hours each day. The original wooden ferry to transport automobiles and people between the Eastside and Madison Park until her retirement in 1950 was the first wooden ferry in the U.S. in the world. By 1917, after the completion of the Lake Ship Canal, after World War I, the construction of an ocean-going ferry was the major business in the area. The Carillon Annex Annex is now a tourist attraction on the east side of Lake Washington, with a population of about 2,000 people. The city of Kirkland was founded in 1888 and was named after Peter Kirk, a British-born enterprising businessman seeking to expand the family's Moss Bay steel production company. In 1886, Kirk moved to Washington after hearing that iron deposits had been discovered in the Cascade Range. He realized that if a town were built near the water it would be a virtual freshwater port to the sea, and help support any prospective mill.

Geography

Kirkland is bordered to the west by Lake Washington, to the east by Redmond, and to the south by Bellevue. The elevation varies from 14 to 500 feet (150 m) above sea level. Kirkland's average temperature is 52 °F (11.1 °C), and the average annual precipitation 36.27 inches (921 mm) The city is accessible via Interstate 405, which connects it with other Eastside cities, including Bellevue, Renton, and Bothell. The city has a total area of 17.83 square miles (46.18 km²), of which 17.818 square miles are land and 0.012 sq miles (0.03 km²) are water. The highest temperature was recorded as 109°F (42.8 °C) on June 28, 2021, and the lowest temperature was 5 °F in January 1950. The average annual rainfall in Kirkland is 36.3 inches (1.1 m), with an average of 921 mm (28.4 inches) in the city. The town has a population of 2,827 (1,832.4 km²). Kirkland has an average daily rainfall of 36.2 ounces (1 liter) and an average annual snowfall of 1.2 inches (3.5 inches) The town is located on the Eastside of Seattle, which is west of Kirkland, and is accessible through State Highway 520. It is also bordered by Kenmore, Woodinville, andBothell.

Demographics

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for 2019, the median income for a household in the city was $117,190. The per capita income for the city is $63,135. According to the census of 2010, there were 48,787 people, 22,445 households, and 12,014 families residing in the City. The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was 79.3% White, 1.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 11.3%. Asian, 0,3% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 4.5%. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3.% of the population. The city's population in 2000 was 45,054 people, 20,736 homes, and 11,031 families. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was2.83. The median age in theCity was 37.5 years. The gender make-up of the City was 48.7% male and 51.3 per cent female. The population was spread out, with 18.5 percent under the age of 18, 9.3 percent from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. In 2000, the city's median income was $60,691 versus $50,737 for males and $38,903 for females.

Arts and culture

Kirkland hosted the annual Kirkland Concours d'Elegance from 2003 until 2011. The Porsche Club of America now hosts an annual Porsche car show at the Carillon Point location every September. The Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) in downtown Peter Kirk Park is supported by the city and a number of nonprofit organizations. It has two music stages, a recording studio, darkroom and year-round activities and programs for youth. It is located in the historic Peter Kirk Building on Market Street, located in downtown Kirkland's historic downtown area. It was built in the early 1900s and is now home to the Kirkland Arts Center, which provides classes, workshops and community-oriented gallery space. It also houses the Kirklands' first public library, which opened in the late 1800s. The city's first post office was opened on the corner of Market Street and Main Street in 1805. The town's first library was opened in 1807 and is located on the second floor of the Peter Kirk building. It opened in what is now known as the "Peter Kirk Building" on the third floor of Peter Kirk Plaza. The building is home to a variety of community organizations, including the city's public library and the local community center. It's also the site of the Kirklanders' only public art gallery, which is open to the public every day of the year. The gallery district was closed in recent years when all but three galleries closed or moved away. There are no galleries in the downtown area anymore.

Sports

Kirkland has two Little Leagues: Kirkland American Little League and Kirkland National Little League. Lake Washington High School lacrosse team defeated intercity rival Juanita High School in the state championship 87 in 2015 to secure a state title. Kirkland was the original home of the Seattle Seahawks; the NFL team's headquarters and training facility were located at the Lake Washington Shipyard (now Carillon Point) along Lake Washington for their first ten seasons (197685) Kirkland FC is an amateur soccer club in the Western Washington Premier League, which began play in 2018. The Kirkland Baseball Commission provides recreational baseball for players ages 1318. It is affiliated with the national Pony Baseball organization. It also was the home to Little League's 1992 Big League Softball World Series Champions representing the Eastside District Nine Leagues. Since 1999, Kirkland has been the home of Little League Junior SoftballWorld Series held each August at Kirkland's Everest Park. The 1982 KirklandNational Little League team won the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. That event is the subject of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Little Big Men. The local Kirkland High School Baseball team won first ever State Championship (3A) in school history during 2016, defeating Lakeside School 20. They are referred to as the Goats. They defeated a team from Taiwan 60 on August 28, 1982. They won the 1982 Little League world championship. The team also won the 1992 Little League Big League softball world series.

Parks and recreation

During the summer, residents of neighboring cities flock to Kirkland to visit Kirkland's many waterfront parks on Lake Washington. The waterfront parks are linked by a paved trail, which is open until dusk. Juanita Beach Park is another major park in Kirkland, and is a tourist attraction. The Cross Kirkland Corridor is a rail-trail that roughly bisects the city. Kirkland has neighborhood parks as well, contains a corner of Saint Edward State Park, and abuts the equestrian Bridle Trails State Park. The city is home to the Washington State Fair, which runs through the end of the year. It is also home to a number of state parks, including Saint Edward and Bridle Trail State Parks, which are open to the public during the summer. It also has a large number of beaches, many of which are popular with tourists. The town is located on the shores of Lake Washington, which has a population of about 50,000. It was founded in 1883. It has a history of being part of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was established in 1881. It became part of Washington State in 1894, and later became the state of Washington in 1891. The statehood of Kirkland was achieved in 1892. It remains part of Western Washington, and the city is part of it to this day. The county has a long history of supporting the arts and culture, particularly in the form of music and theater.

Government

Kirkland has a councilmanager form of government, with a city manager hired by the city council. The seven councilmembers are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms in non-partisan elections. The city council selects a mayor from among its members, who serves as council chair but has no veto power. As of 2019, the mayor is Penny Sweet and the city manager is former King County Executive Kurt Triplett. For confidential support call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. For support in the U.S., call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.

Education

Most of Kirkland is part of the Lake Washington School District, which also serves other communities. The school district operates two high schools, Juanita and Lake Washington, within Kirkland city limits as well as five middle schools and thirteen elementary schools. The city is also home to several private schools, including the Eastside Preparatory School, Puget Sound Adventist Academy, and Eastside preparatory school. Kirkland has two colleges: Lake Washington Technical College and Northwest University, a small Christian college. Additionally, the city is bordered on the northwest by the campus of Bastyr University (which is technically in Kenmore). The city also has several public magnet schools including the Environmental and Adventure Jr. High School, International Community School, B.E.S.T. high School, and Northstar Jr. high. The Kirkland Public Library is located in the city and is open to the public on weekdays. The library is open from 9am to 5pm and on the weekends from 8am to 11pm. It is located on the second floor of the Kirkland Civic Center, which was built in the early 1900s. It was the first public library in the state of Washington, and is now one of the largest in the United States. The town also has a number of public parks, including Lake Washington Park, which is on the city's eastern edge. The lake is also the site of the Northshore High School and Northshore Middle School, which are both in the North Shore School District.

Economy

According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The city's top employers are: construction, manufacturing, finance, health care, and education. The city is also home to a number of hospitals and other health care facilities, according to the report. The top employer is the hospital system, which employs more than 1,000 people. The largest employers are the hospital and health care services, which employ more than 2,500 people. In addition, the city is home to more than 3,000 jobs in construction, finance and other industries. The biggest employers are construction, health services, education, and the health care industry. The most popular industries are: manufacturing, construction, and other services, with a total of 1,200 people employed in each of these industries. In the city, the most popular employers are health care and education, with more than 300 people working in these fields. The highest-paid jobs are in the construction industry, followed by finance, and then health care. The lowest-paying jobs are the retail industry, with less than 30 people working for these two industries.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Kirkland, King County, Washington = 36. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 61. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 20. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Kirkland = 2.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 92,175 individuals with a median age of 40.4 age the population grows by 6.67% in Kirkland, King County, Washington population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 5,223.52 residents per square mile of area (2,016.80/km²). There are average 2.1 people per household in the 22,429 households with an average household income of $75,550 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.80% of the available work force and has dropped -0.89% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 30.42%. The number of physicians in Kirkland per 100,000 population = 334.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Kirkland = 35.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 3.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 152. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 153. 75 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 37 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 72, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Kirkland, King County, Washington which are owned by the occupant = 52.84%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 27 years with median home cost = $446,190 and home appreciation of -7.89%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $10.66 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,998 per student. There are 20.4 students for each teacher in the school, 479 students for each Librarian and 530 students for each Counselor. 7.39% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 32.90% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 14.34% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).